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U.S. Calls for Sweeping Reforms to I.M.F. and World Bank
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a speech that the multilateral economic institutions have veered away from their ...
Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform, says there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the operations of the World Bank and the International Monetary ...
Bessent Chides IMF, World Bank as He Says ‘America First Does Not Mean America Alone’
Bessent spoke to the Institute of International Finance as both the International Monetary Fund and World Bank held their ...
Trump administration says IMF and World Bank are falling short of their missions
The treasury secretary said the Trump administration remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and the World ...
Trump tariffs live updates: Treasury secretary criticizes IMF, World Bank
ABC News's Mary Bruce asked Trump if he agreed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent who suggested that the current standoff ...
IMF's Georgieva, World Bank's Banga need to earn Trump administration's trust, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga ...
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US warns IMF, World Bank to step back from 'unfocused agendas'
WASHINGTON: The US has warned the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to drop what it sees as sprawling and unfocused ...
From Doing Business to B-READY: World Bank’s new rankings represent a rebrand, not a revamp
The World Bank has long sought to replace it’s annual index that fell to scandal in 2021. But a new replacement repeats some ...
Global Economic Leaders Gathering in U.S. Confront Trump’s New World Order
The I.M.F. and World Bank are holding their spring meetings as President Trump’s trade war upends the global economy.